MDCAT
Chemistry
2017
Chemistry · Electrochemistry
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Question
In the reaction 2Fe+Cl2 -> 2FeCl3
Options
- A
Fe is reduced
- B
Fe is oxidized
- C
Cl2 oxidized
- D
None of the above
Explanation
The Oxidation state of iron(Fe) is changed from "0" to "+3". Hence it is oxidised.
The Oxidation state of iron(Fe) is changed from "0" to +3. Hence it is oxidised and not reduced.
The Oxidation state of iron(Fe) is changed from "0" to "+3". Hence it is oxidised.
The Oxidation state of chlorine is reduced from "0" to "-1".
Incorrect option.
Tagged under Chemistry · Electrochemistry · 2017